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Evaluation of Acute Cholecystitis Outcomes: A Single Center View of Refugee Health in Türkiye
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OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to compare key clinical parameters between refugees and local Turkish citizens presenting to the emergency department with acute cholecystitis, with the goal of improving healthcare services for refugee populations.
MATERIALS and METHODS: We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients diagnosed with acute calculous cholecystitis and treated between January 1, 2020, and January 1, 2022. Patients were categorized into two groups: Turkish citizens and non-citizen refugees. Data on demographics, clinical findings, laboratory results, imaging utilization, disease severity (based on the 2018 Tokyo Guidelines), and symptom duration were collected.
RESULTS: A total of 135 patients were included, comprising 31 refugees and 104 Turkish citizens. The median age of refugees (38 years) was significantly lower than that of Turkish citizens (57 years). The proportion of female patients was higher among refugees (67.7%) compared to Turkish citizens (51%). Clinical findings, including Murphy’s sign, right upper quadrant pain, fever, and leukocytosis, were similar between groups. Disease severity classification according to the 2018 Tokyo Guidelines showed no significant differences. Ultrasonography was more
frequently utilized for diagnosis among Turkish citizens (98.1%) compared to refugees (71%).
CONCLUSION: Although refugees presented with acute cholecystitis at a younger age, their clinical outcomes were not significantly different from those of Turkish citizens. The equitable healthcare system in Türkiye may have mitigated potential disparities in access to emergency care. Future studies with larger sample sizes should explore surgical outcomes and postoperative follow-up to further assess healthcare disparities among refugee populations.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Etik Beyan
Yerel etik kurulundan etik onay alınmıştır (onay numarası: 2024/06-06).
Kaynakça
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Genel Cerrahi
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yayımlanma Tarihi
31 Aralık 2025
Gönderilme Tarihi
18 Ekim 2025
Kabul Tarihi
27 Ekim 2025
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2025 Cilt: 8 Sayı: 3
APA
Akpınar, G., & Dursun, A. (2025). Evaluation of Acute Cholecystitis Outcomes: A Single Center View of Refugee Health in Türkiye. Ege Tıp Bilimleri Dergisi, 8(3), 116-121. https://doi.org/10.33713/egetbd.1806093
AMA
1.Akpınar G, Dursun A. Evaluation of Acute Cholecystitis Outcomes: A Single Center View of Refugee Health in Türkiye. AEGEAN J MED SCI. 2025;8(3):116-121. doi:10.33713/egetbd.1806093
Chicago
Akpınar, Göksever, ve Ayberk Dursun. 2025. “Evaluation of Acute Cholecystitis Outcomes: A Single Center View of Refugee Health in Türkiye”. Ege Tıp Bilimleri Dergisi 8 (3): 116-21. https://doi.org/10.33713/egetbd.1806093.
EndNote
Akpınar G, Dursun A (01 Aralık 2025) Evaluation of Acute Cholecystitis Outcomes: A Single Center View of Refugee Health in Türkiye. Ege Tıp Bilimleri Dergisi 8 3 116–121.
IEEE
[1]G. Akpınar ve A. Dursun, “Evaluation of Acute Cholecystitis Outcomes: A Single Center View of Refugee Health in Türkiye”, AEGEAN J MED SCI, c. 8, sy 3, ss. 116–121, Ara. 2025, doi: 10.33713/egetbd.1806093.
ISNAD
Akpınar, Göksever - Dursun, Ayberk. “Evaluation of Acute Cholecystitis Outcomes: A Single Center View of Refugee Health in Türkiye”. Ege Tıp Bilimleri Dergisi 8/3 (01 Aralık 2025): 116-121. https://doi.org/10.33713/egetbd.1806093.
JAMA
1.Akpınar G, Dursun A. Evaluation of Acute Cholecystitis Outcomes: A Single Center View of Refugee Health in Türkiye. AEGEAN J MED SCI. 2025;8:116–121.
MLA
Akpınar, Göksever, ve Ayberk Dursun. “Evaluation of Acute Cholecystitis Outcomes: A Single Center View of Refugee Health in Türkiye”. Ege Tıp Bilimleri Dergisi, c. 8, sy 3, Aralık 2025, ss. 116-21, doi:10.33713/egetbd.1806093.
Vancouver
1.Göksever Akpınar, Ayberk Dursun. Evaluation of Acute Cholecystitis Outcomes: A Single Center View of Refugee Health in Türkiye. AEGEAN J MED SCI. 01 Aralık 2025;8(3):116-21. doi:10.33713/egetbd.1806093